Tom and Kathy Klatt of Benton announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebekah Marie Klatt, to Ryan Wade Thornton, son of Roger and Vicki Thornton of Benton.

Rebekah is the granddaughter of Evon and Barbara McWherter of Ava, Ill. and Lois Klatt of Lyndonville, N.Y. She is a 2007 graduate of Marshall County High School and a 2011 graduate of University of the Cumberlands. She is currently part of the management team at Lifeway Christian Bookstore in Paducah and a site manager at Baker Apartments in Benton.

Ryan is the grandson of Anna Joete Calhoun of Benton and Martha Mills of Bowling Green. He is a 2008 graduate of Marshall County High School and is currently attending Murray State University.

The wedding will take place on August 3, at 7 p.m. at the Sharpe Missionary Baptist Church with a light reception to follow in the gym. All friends and family are invited to attend. The couple requests that you RSVP online at www.klattandthornton.ourwedding.com.